The Anker Soundcore Motion 300 is a portable Bluetooth speaker designed for listening on the go. It has a small, lightweight design with an IPX7 rating for water resistance. The speaker adjusts its audio reproduction based on how you orient it through its Smart Tune technology, so you get the best possible sound, whether upright, on its back, or hanging from its detachable strap. With over eleven hours of playtime, it's great for longer days outdoors.
Our Verdict
The Anker Soundcore Motion 300 is acceptable for music. The speaker's Smart Tune technology is designed to optimize the audio reproduction based on how you orient it. It comes with many different preset modes and a graphic EQ to help you customize its performance to your liking. This is especially useful since its default sound is lacking in the treble, which adds a dull quality to the sound. Voices and lead instruments are reproduced clearly, though the speaker struggles to reproduce a deep low-bass.
- Lots of sound customization tools.
- Multi-device pairing.
- Some compression at max volume.
- Lacks low-bass.
The Anker Soundcore Motion 300 isn't designed for movies, but if you want to watch a video through a paired smartphone, it can get the job done. The speaker lets you pair to up to two devices at once over Bluetooth, and while latency is on the higher side, some apps compensate for this differently. Dialogue is reproduced with clarity. Of course, given its small size, it won't bring a deep, cinematic rumble in the bass, but that's to be expected.
- Multi-device pairing.
- Lacks low-bass.
- Higher latency via Bluetooth.
The Anker Soundcore Motion 300 is decent for podcasts. With a balanced mid-range, this speaker reproduces dialogue and voices with clarity and accuracy. You can even use its Voice preset to emphasize dialogue for a better listening experience. The speaker's portable enough to bring with you from room to room during longer episodes, and it pairs with up to two devices simultaneously. That said, while it gets decently loud for a small device, it has some compression as you push it to max volume.
- Lots of sound customization tools.
- Some compression at max volume.
The Anker Soundcore Motion 300 doesn't have built-in voice assistant support. However, you can pair it with a voice assistant-enabled smartphone to use the assistant through your device. The speaker performs best with Google Assistant in noisier settings and when you're farther away, but you can also use Siri if you prefer.
- Multi-device pairing.
- Some compression at max volume.
- No built-in support.
The Anker Soundcore Motion 300 is good for outdoor use. This small, lightweight speaker is easy to bring with you, and you can strap it to a bag or backpack as you travel around. It's solid and sturdy, with an IPX7 rating for water resistance. It's designed so you can switch up its orientation based on what's convenient to you, and the speaker adjusts its output accordingly for the best possible sound. It still gets pretty loud for a small speaker, although there's some compression as you push it to max volume.
- Portable design.
- IPX7 rating for water resistance.
- Lots of sound customization tools.
- Some compression at max volume.
Changelog
- Updated Dec 11, 2023: Added more information about stereo pairing to the App box.
- Updated Dec 01, 2023: Review published.
- Updated Nov 27, 2023: Early access published.
- Updated Nov 16, 2023: Our testers have started testing this product.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
The Anker Soundcore Motion 300 comes in Black. You can see the label for the model we tested here.
If you come across another variant, let us know in the forums.
Popular Speaker Comparisons
The Anker Soundcore Motion 300 is an entry-level Bluetooth speaker. Like other speakers in the Motion lineup, it's designed for on-the-go listening thanks to its portable design with dust and water resistance. It also has some good features for the price, like Smart Tune technology to adjust its sound based on its positioning.
See also our recommendations for the best Bluetooth speakers, the best outdoor speakers, and the best waterproof Bluetooth speakers.
The JBL Flip 6 and the Anker Soundcore Motion 300 are both good choices for listening on the go. The JBL can reproduce a better low-frequency extension, so you enjoy more bass in the mix. However, unlike the Anker, it has to downmix stereo content into mono. The Anker gets louder, too, with a longer-lasting battery life. Plus, it supports voice assistants through a paired smartphone, unlike the JBL.
The Bose SoundLink Flex and the Anker Soundcore Motion 300 are portable Bluetooth speakers with similar designs. Depending on your listening habits, you may prefer one over the other. The Bose can reproduce more bass, which is great for genres like EDM and hip-hop. However, unlike the Anker, it has to downmix stereo content into mono to play it back. The Anker gets louder, too, with a longer-lasting battery life. Plus, its companion app has more customization tools, like a graphic EQ.
The Anker Soundcore Motion 300 and the Anker Soundcore 3 are both lightweight, portable speakers with small form factors. While the Soundcore 3 has a longer continuous battery life, the Motion 300 is better in most other aspects. It features Bluetooth multi-device pairing and a better voice assistant performance. It also gets louder without as many compression artifacts.
The Anker Soundcore Motion+ is better for music than the Anker Soundcore Motion 300. The Motion+ has a better low-frequency extension, meaning you get more thump and rumble in the bass. Its battery life is longer-lasting, too. That said, the Motion 300's detachable strap makes it more suitable for on-the-go listening, which you may prefer.
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